This area of the website is designed to support your next steps in education, training or work place experiences after West Craven.

We want to ensure that all students feel fully supported and informed in making their next steps beyond Year 11 and any queries are speedily resolved.  Some NEW Careers resources have been added to help you. click here

This page will be regularly updated with the most up-to-date information from local Colleges and the Department for Education as we hear about it.

The Young People’s Service website provides lots of information about advice and guidance services and how young people can be supported with decisions in the local area – particularly under the current situation when our students cannot visit colleges or workplaces in the normal way.

We know that all of you have already applied for Sixth Form Colleges but if you have changed your mind or want advice most local Sixth Form Colleges are still taking applications.

If you would like further support with Year 12 choices The National Career Service is available to help Year 11 students via telephone or webchat. 

RAF
For any of  our Year 11 that expressed an interest in the RAF; or are still unsure of what avenue they wish to go down, the RAF recruitment doors are very much open. Please click this link to a video which may be of interest. 

RAF are still actively recruiting across multiple apprenticeship roles for Year 11 leavers will be eligible to apply for immediately utilising mock GCSE grades.

They also offer a range of apprenticeships where no GCSE passes are required. 
Please contact:  AFCOLiverpool-RAFOutreachAssist@mod.gov.uk

Future U have put together some resources that may help at this time with the application and interview process:

Nelson and Colne College / Accrington and Rossendale College
Nelson and Colne / Accrington and Rossendale College

Undecided about your next steps?

Our team of experts are on hand to give you 1:1 support and guidance, help you make those crucial decisions about your future, and give you the confidence to find a programme or training that works for YOU. You can talk to us about:

• Careers advice
• The range of options available to you - including Apprenticeships and flexible short programmes
• How we can help you take those next steps towards a successful future
• Any further questions you have

To arrange a 1:1 chat with one of our expert team please email careerszone@nelson.ac.uk or call 01282 440259.

If you would like to apply to study at our College, please click the apply now link below.

Apply now

The Admissions and School Liaison teams are working incredibly hard to ensure students and parents feel reassured and are kept up to date over the coming months. Students with confirmed places will have already received a text telling them not to worry and directing them to the FAQ page on the college websites.

Admissions: admissions@nelson.ac.uk

Student services (bus routes / finance / kit etc.): studentservices@nelson.ac.uk

Social media: Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / Linked in. Updates and information are posted regularly so please can you encourage students to follow us and keep an eye out for information relevant to them

Websites – specifically the applicant FAQs pages https://www.nelson.ac.uk/news/coronavirus-advice/applicant-faqs/ and https://www.accross.ac.uk/news/coronavirus-advice/applicant-faqs

Burnley College
Burnley college 

As always individual students or schools can contact the schools liaison teams to ask questions via a form on our website via email, admissions@burnley.ac.uk or on the phone 01282 733322 and students can still apply on-line.
 

Facebook: Burnley College
Facebook:  Themis
Instagram: burnleycollege / Themisburnley
Twitter: @BurnleyCollege @Themisburnley

School Liaison contact details for anyone who is still unsure on the options/choice/questions about GCSES’s etc. Telephone: 01282 733322, email: admissions@burnley.ac.uk or contact via any social media platform.

Craven College
Craven College

Myerscough College
Myerscough College

Training 2000
Training 2000

Check out this guide – Here to Help Guide

Online applications remain open for a range of apprenticeships.

Student can access support from Training 2000 to:

• Apply for an apprenticeship
• Write a CV or covering letter
• Practice interview technique

Gain more information about their current course and vacancies.

This can be accessed using social media or by emailing info@t2000.co.uk
Facebook: training 2000
Twitter: @training2000
North Lancashire Training Group (NLTG)